SP-05 (Shang Qiu) Shang Hill - Acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

"The Heart opens into the Tongue"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
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Du Mai
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Acu Point SP-05 (Shang Qiu) Shang Hill

Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

Jing-River & Metal Point

Actions:

Fortifies the Spleen and resolves dampness
Benefits the sinews and bones
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea, borborygmus, pain and rigidity of the tongue, pain in the foot and ankle, hemorrhoid.

Location (CAM):

In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.

Location (AMOA):

On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM